In the previous episode, Matt described the role of temperature in helping us fall asleep. In this episode, Matt teaches us all about the role of temperature in helping us stay asleep across the night, and then more effectively wake up the following morning. First, Matt takes us back to the body temperature suit experiments that were able to warm or cool dif ... Show More
Nov 2
#158 - 10 Small Brain Quirks
From the "stopped clock illusion" to "cute aggression," Matt explores ten everyday brain quirks and proves these oddities are actually signs of a healthy mind. He groups them into categories of prediction, filtering, internal wiring, and memory, and goes on to reveal why we canno ... Show More
25m 40s
Oct 26
#157 - Sleep Walking and Talking
Matt examines the world of parasomnias this week, focusing on sleepwalking and sleep talking. Dispelling the myth that sleep is a simple on/off switch, he explains how these behaviors reveal a brain that is simultaneously awake and asleep. Reviewing global studies, Matt notes sle ... Show More
27m 42s
Apr 2024
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep
This is episode 2 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
We discuss basic and advanced tools for improving sleep an ... Show More
2h 42m
Jun 2019
#58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep
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29m 1s
May 2021
Hot Bath
In this episode, Michael takes a long soak in the bath, and explores why it might be good for our heart, metabolism and sleep. He speaks to one of the UK’s leading sleep experts, Professor Jason Ellis, Director of the Northumbria Sleep Centre, to find out why a hot bath a couple ... Show More
14m 21s
Jan 2021
Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
“Office Hours” — In this episode, I answer your most commonly asked questions about science-supported tools for accessing more alertness, better learning, and quality sleep. I also cover when to exercise, time meals, and how to systematically vary your temperature to achieve spec ... Show More
1h 39m
